The name is also used in Denmark, but it is considered extremely old fashioned.

-- Anonymous User 6/2/2007

The main character in the Danish movie series 'Olsen Banden' (The Olsen Gang)about three criminals, is called Egon Olsen. He almost always ends up in jail at the end of the movie, while his fellow criminals never get caught. Egon is known for his 'gangster look' striped suit, bowler hat and cigar. He is played by Ove Sprogøe.

-- Anonymous User 6/2/2007

A famous bearer of this name is Austrian artist Egon Schiele. Studying in Vienna in the early 20th century, he was mentored by and worked with Gustav Klimt. He was also associated with the Wiener Werkstaette, an arts workshop that included Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka, and Carl Moll, among others.

-- Anonymous User 6/28/2007

I love this name. Althought, Egan meaning "little fire" sounds better to me. I don't know, since I live in America Egon is not old fashioned it's just slightly odd. I've never met an Egon or an Egan. I hope people start accepting this name more. It's a very strong name.